Henry Pendergrass
March 15, 1932 ~ February 22, 2012
Henry Pendergrass, Jr., 79, of New Cumberland, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 in the Weirton Geriatric Center, Weirton, WV. He was born in Union, SC on March 15, 1932, a son of the late Henry and Sillar Pendergrass. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers William and Robert Pendergrass, sister Mabel Stevens, beloved brother-in-law James Spencer and cousin Larry (JB) Jeter.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and the company of his family and friends. Henry was a faithful and hard working employee of Weirton Steel who never missed a day of work in his 43 years of service.
Henry is survived by his loving wife Karen Pendergrass of New Cumberland; four daughters Teri Fields of Cincinnati, OH, Joanna Starkweather (Randy) of Nashville, TN, Valerie Curtis of Atlanta, GA and Cheryl Pendergrass Snyder of Columbus, OH; one son Gary Pendergrass (Diane) of Steubenville, OH; four brothers Richard Pendergrass of Union, SC, Paul Pendergrass (Normie) of Canton, OH, James Pendergrass and Hugh Pendergrass (Ruth) of Weirton; four sisters, Hazel Dawkins of Union, SC, Anna Mae Spencer of New Cumberland, Lucille Colliers and Dorothy Lee of Weirton; nine grandchildren, Derek Demond Pendergrass, Summer Pennie, Teryl Pendergrass, Catherine Pendergrass, Derrick Ray, Corey Curtis, Camela Harris, Devin Snyder and Quintin Snyder; 4 great-grandchildren, Deshea Pendergrass, Jazmin Pendergrass, JaCorey Curtis, Mara Pendergrass; 1 great-great grandchild, Desmond Adams and a host of relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held Sunday from 1-3 and 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, where funeral services will be celebrated 11:00 AM Monday. Major Earline May will officiate. Interment will be in Highland Hills Memorial Gardens, Follansbee, WV.
Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, OH 43843 or Salvation Army, 332 North 4th Street, Steubenville, OH 43952.
Karen and family, Please know that I am sharing in your sorrow I am thinking of you and wishing I could be there to hold your hand. You’re in my thoughts Please know how much you are loved and how deeply your loss is felt by all. I have so many wonderful memories of Junor. So many childhood times that we all have shared together. I love you all so much. May the love of those around you, help you through the days ahead. With Sincerest Sympathy
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Cheryl While a new chapter in your life is opening Another chapter is closing. One is starting memories the other is filled with forever memories that will last forever . Death can separate us physically from those we love. But it can never take away the spirit of that person and the memories that will always remain. To Cheryl and your family at this moment of anticipatory grief we stand with you,because you are apart of us. Reginald King via Rex king
Cheryl While a new chapter in your life is opening Another chapter is closing. One is starting memories the other is filled with forever memories that will last forever . Death can separate us physically from those we love. But it can never take away the spirit of that person and the memories that will always remain. To Cheryl and your family at this moment of anticipatory grief we stand with you,because you are apart of us. Reginald King via Rex king
I worked with Jr. in the BOP and he was ALWAYS willing to help get things done. I never heard him complain about hard work. He was the best dozer operater I ever worked with. May the good Lord give him all the best in his life to come. My life has been better because I knew him. Great man….
Karen, I am sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Little One
My sincere condolences to the family of Junior. When I visited Weirton in October I was fortunate to see him, it took him a while to remember me, but we enjoyed seeing and talking to each other. BKelley
Karen & Family, Joe and I are so sorry for your loss, please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers, and may he rest in peace. We LOve You Joe & Val Truini
Karen and family, My heart ,prayers and my Love are with your family at this very sorrowful time. I feel as though I too can feel the depth of your loss.For every since I can rember the two of you and your family have always been one with ours.As a child I can’t rember our family being without yours. It was always a wonderful and happy time. Jr. will be truley missed and the family in my prayers always. Sincerely, Celeste
Jim…..so sorry to hear of your brother’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family during this sad time. Blessings, Penny
To the family of Junior Pendergrass Chick and I offer our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your beloved love one. It was a pleasure knowing Junior and talking with him. God Bless and Comfort all.
Terr, you have our deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. He always had a smile and a hello when I saw him. Talked about Union and all of my relatives he knew.
Terri, so sorry to hear of your Father passing. My heart, prayers and my love goes out to the Family.
Karen, Joanna, and families: So very sorry to learn of your loss. My and my family’s thoughts are with you.
To Cheryl and the Pendergrass Family. When i first met the head of your house, he reminded me so much of my father. Honorable, Hardworking and Steadfast in his deeds. He will be greatly missed however greatly remembered by me. To your family from myself, Xavier/Molly and my entire family we send our condolences and prayers.
I miss you Daddy! Love, Cheryl